How many pupils go to Scoil an Linbh Iosa?

Scoil an Linbh Iosa has 236 pupils: 103 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Linbh Iosa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Linbh Iosa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Linbh Iosa?

Scoil an Linbh Iosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil an Linbh Iosa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Linbh Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Linbh Iosa a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil an Linbh Iosa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil an Linbh Iosa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Linbh Iosa's roll number, 04515G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Linbh Iosa?

The closest is Parochial NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil an Linbh Iosa

Galway, Co. Galway

236 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil an Linbh Iosa is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 RX32). Evelyn O'Toole is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Iosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 236
Boys and girls: Mixed · 103 boys, 133 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 04515G

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil an Linbh Iosa?: Scoil an Linbh Iosa is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 RX32).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Iosa?: Evelyn O'Toole is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Iosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Linbh Iosa?: Scoil an Linbh Iosa has 236 pupils: 103 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Linbh Iosa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Linbh Iosa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Linbh Iosa?: Scoil an Linbh Iosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Linbh Iosa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Linbh Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Linbh Iosa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil an Linbh Iosa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil an Linbh Iosa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Linbh Iosa's roll number, 04515G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Linbh Iosa?: The closest is Parochial NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Linbh Iosa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Linbh IosaThis school		236	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Parochial NSGalway	100 m	75	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Padraic NaofaGalway	400 m	214	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Croi IosaGalway	600 m	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN IognaidGaillimh	800 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Niochlas NSGalway	1.0 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN FhursaGaillimh	1.1 km	216	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

St Francis Street
Galway
H91RX32

Principal: Evelyn O'Toole on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 566 452
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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